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Glen Spey 2010 11 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glen Spey 2010 JE

Glen Spey

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
11 years
ABV
57.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glen Spey
Distillation Year
16.09.2010
Bottling Year
2022
Cask Types
First Fill Bourbon Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€92.57(2024-02-28)

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Glen Spey Distillery, established in 1878 by James Stuart & Co. as "Mill of Rothes," stands in the heart of Speyside, Scotland's most celebrated whisky region. Originally integrated into a flour mill operation in Rothes, Aberlour, the distillery transitioned to dedicated whisky production within a decade, selling to London's renowned W.&A. Gilbey in 1887. Now under Diageo's stewardship, Glen Spey operates as a crucial component in the world's fourth-best-selling Scotch blend, J&B Rare. The distillery's distinctive production features two pairs of spirit stills equipped with purifiers—a rare configuration that creates Glen Spey's signature light, delicate character with grassy, nutty notes and subtle fruit undertones. With an annual capacity of approximately 3.7 million liters, Glen Spey remains primarily a blending malt, though limited official bottlings (12-year-old Flora & Fauna) and independent releases reveal its elegant, refined profile. The water source, the Rothes Burn, combined with unusually long fermentation times of up to 75 hours, contributes to its complex yet approachable spirit, making it indispensable for J&B's smooth, accessible character while representing Speyside's gentler side for connoisseurs.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2297

Whiskyspace Notes 2297

Jul 5, 2026, 01:18:16

Nose is a bit tricky, not an easy one at first. Definitely getting some rhubarb peelings and a really tart lemonness 🍋. A little hot, but you can tame it with a drop of water, maybe. On the palate, it's really on the mashy side – think parsnips, turnips, and even some artichoke. There's a surprising sweetness coming out, like a sweet beer or a fig jam. Very grassy still, almost like fresh grass juice, with green peppers and that peppery capsicum note. The finish is rather long and leaves you with a pleasant aftertaste of vanilla and something like a green pear. Still very grassy on the whole, but interesting. Not an easy baby, but rewarding if you take your time 👍.

Whiskyspace Notes 2246

Whiskyspace Notes 2246

Jul 3, 2026, 16:30:51

First whiff and it’s honestly a bit tough going, quite grassy and a touch hot – almost like someone squeezed grass juice into my dram. 🍃 There’s a load of green stuff, green pears, green pepper and some sorrel knocking about. I do get a proper tart grapefruit hit, and just a whiff of rhubarb peelings. Definitely a few odd veggies: artichoke, parsnips, even turnips, plus something like grape skins and tomato, if you can believe it. Pretty mash-heavy, like sweet beer and IPA vibes. Water helps tame it a bit. It’s not a simple one, got a quirky lemon sharpness, and somewhere down the line a bit of fig and vanilla in the aftertaste. Quite Glen Spey-ish really. Not a dram to pull out when you want something easy, but interesting all the same!

Whiskyspace Notes 2136

Whiskyspace Notes 2136

Jun 27, 2026, 16:48:55

blimey 这开瓶闻着真的不太容易接受啊🤣 先是窜出来特别冲的鲜草汁味,还混着青椒、芜菁、防风菜的冲劲,接着是葡萄皮、苦啤酒还有IPA的花果香,甚至能咂摸出点番茄和大黄皮的怪味? 这桶之前肯定是费老大劲儿了,味道杂得不行,还有点微微的燥感。哦对我顶不住,兑点水确实舒服点🥃 咽下去之后余味还挺长,居然还飘着点香草的甜,怪好玩的。

Whiskyspace Notes 2108

Whiskyspace Notes 2108

Jun 27, 2026, 07:10:46

Hada dram earlier and the first sniff was a bit stubborn – not the easiest nose, a touch of tart lemonness and grapefruit cutting through. On the palate it leans into mashy, grainy notes with a hint of parsnip earthiness and a whisper of green grass, almost like biting into fresh grape skins. A little water opens it up, revealing a soft vanilla aftertaste that lingers, while there’s a fleeting suggestion of something beery, almost IPA‑like, with a soft sorrel bite. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1914

Whiskyspace Notes 1914

Jun 24, 2026, 02:42:12

Wow, this is a really gristy, grassy one. First sip is a massive hit of very tart lemon and fresh-cut grass – almost like a green juice. 🍋 You get all these green veg notes, like green pepper, turnip, and even a bit of artichoke. It's quite savoury. There's a faint hint of rhubarb peelings and green pears in there too, trying to peek through. It's certainly not an easy baby; it's a bit hot and challenging. Adding a drop of water might help tame it. The finish is quite long, and thankfully, it softens into a rather nice vanilla sweetness, a bit like a sweet beer aftertaste. Definitely a unique dram that needs some patience.

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